Winter, oh winter, you noble foe of comfort! You drag me out of bed and fill me with excitement for the day ahead. Yes, valued
readers of BACKLINE, it’s that time of year again: The ski touring season has begun.
How wonderful! So here it is, the big
moment we’ve been waiting for several months. There’s fresh snow outside, calling us to adventure. Many of you will have already defined one or two objectives for
this winter, big or small plans, hungry for adventure and deep snow, dreaming of solitary or sociable tours.
Everyone has their own reason for taking those first steps toward their winter dreams. One of the common denominators of the many different “whys” is the renunciation of the “easy way,” in the often correct assumption that this will open up more experiences for oneself.
This year’s 14 stories are fueled by different motifs. Our featured athletes and photographers will take you on their journeys to the Alps, Scandinavia, the Andes, the Rockies, Pakistan and Albania...